How To Treat Scalp And Head Wounds?
The scalp has many small blood vessels running close to the skin surface, so any cut can result in profuse bleeding, which often makes a scalp wound appear worse than it is.
In some cases, however, a scalp wound may form part of a more serious underlying head injury, such as a skull fracture, or may be associated with a neck injury.
For these reasons, you should examine a victim with a scalp wound very carefully, particularly if it is possible that signs of a serious head injury are being masked by alcohol or drug intoxication.
If you are in any doubt, follow the treatment for a head injury. In addition, bear in mind the possibility of a neck (spinal) injury.
What to do?
- If there are any displaced flaps of skin at the injury site, carefully replace them over the wound. Reassure the victim.
- Cover the wound with a sterile dressing or a clean, non-fluffy pad. Apply firm, direct pressure on the pad to help control bleeding reduces blood loss, and minimize the risk of shock.
- Keep the pad in place with a roller bandage to secure the pad and maintain pressure.
YOUR AIMS:
■■ To control bleeding.
■■ To arrange transport to the hospital.
CAUTION:
If at any stage the casualty becomes unresponsive, open the airway and check for breathing.
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